AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITyLearn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.

Basic Audio OperationConnect audio devices and operate the audio system.

USB Port

Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod or iPhone®. Install the flash drive or cable connector to the USB port.

Models with color audio system

The USB port is located in the front console and is for playing audio and charging devices.

Models with Display Audio

The USB port is located in the front console and is for playing audio, charging devices, and connecting to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

An additional port is located inside the center console. It can be used for playing audio and charging devices.

iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.

NOTICE

Do not insert an automotive-type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the power socket.

Accessory Power Socket

open the socket cover in the front console to use power when the vehicle is on.

Wireless Charger*

Charge your compatible device when the vehicle is on.

1. Press and hold the power button. A green indicator appears when the charger is on.

2. Place the chargeable side of the device on the charge area. The system begins charging the device when the amber indicator appears.

3. The green indicator appears when charging is complete. on some devices, the amber indicator may stay on even when charging is complete.

Green indicator

Amber indicator

Charging area

(Power) button

Notes:

•  This system consumes a lot of power. It is best to charge your device when the engine is running.

•  If the indicator light is blinking, there may be an obstacle between the device and charging area, the device may have moved, or the charger is malfunctioning.

•  The device may not charge if you are near strong electromagnetic waves, such as at a gas station.

•  The device and charging area may get warm during charging. This is normal.

•  Do not attach a metal object to the charger.•  Do not charge when the charger is covered with a towel, layer of dust, etc.•  Do not allow the charger to get wet from water, beverages, etc.•  Do not wipe the charger with oils, alcohol, benzine, thinners, etc. or expose it

to hair sprays, insecticide sprays, etc.•  Do not use the charger if it is malfunctioning. In the unlikely event the charger

emits smoke, abnormal odors or unusual sounds, stop use immediately.•  Do not place any magnetic devices, credit cards or watches within the charge

area while charging. The data on credit cards can be lost and watches may stop working.

NOTICE

•  Metal objects between the charger and the device to be charged will get hot and can burn you.

•  remove foreign objects from the charger before charging the device.

CAUTION

*if equipped

Steering Wheel Controls

You can operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.

Models with information display

SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio modes.

+ / - buttons: Adjust audio volume.

t / u buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or folders.

FM/AM Radio

Press t or u for the next or previous preset station. Press and hold t or u to seek the next or previous strong station.

iPod/USB/Bluetooth Audio

Press t or u for the next or previous track. Press and hold t or u for the next or previous folder (USB).

Models with Driver Information Interface

button: Press until the audio screen is displayed in the Driver Information Interface.

+ / - bar: Press the ends of the bar or slide to adjust audio volume. Swipe down quickly to mute, swipe up quickly to unmute.

t / u buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or folders.

FM/AM/SiriusxM Radio*

Press t or u for the next or previous preset station. Press and hold t or u to seek the next or previous strong station.

iPod/USB/Bluetooth Audio

Press t or u for the next or previous track. Press and hold t or u for the next or previous folder (USB).

Pandora

Press u for the next song. Press and hold t or u for the next or previous station.

*if equipped

Steering Wheel Controls (continued)

Models with Driver Information Interface (continued)

p / q buttons: Cycle through available audio modes, or scroll through audio options in the Driver Information Interface.

+ / - bar: Swipe to scroll through the alphabet for the song library and phonebook.

ENTER button: Make audio selections in the Driver Information Interface.

From the audio screen in the Driver Information Interface:

FM/AM/SiriusxM Radio*

Press the eNTer button to display a preset list. Press p or q to scroll the list, and press the eNTer button to select a preset.

USB Flash Drive

Press the eNTer button to display the folder list. Press or swipe p or q to scroll the list, and press the eNTer button to select a folder. repeat to select a track.

iPod

Press the eNTer button to display the iPod list. Press or swipep or q to scroll the category, and press the eNTer button to select an item. repeat to select a track.

Bluetooth Audio

Press the eNTer button to display the track list. Press p or q to scroll the list, and press the eNTer button to select a track.

Pandora*

Press the eNTer button to display the station list. Press p or q to scroll the list, and press the eNTer button to select a station.

*if equipped

Adjusting the Sound

Adjust various sound settings.

Models with color audio system

Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.1. Press the Sound button.2. Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it

using the selector knob.3. Press the Back button to exit the menu.

Models with Display Audio

Make and enter selections using the touchscreen.1. From the audio screen, select MeNU.2. Select Sound.3. Select the tabs to change the sound mode and

adjust the setting.4. Select oK when complete.

VOL

HOME

MENU

BACK

AUDIO

Selector knob

Soundbutton

Color Audio SystemUse the buttons to control the display and audio system.

Selector knob: Make and enter selections.

Volume knob/power button

MENU/ClOCK button: Display menu options.

BACK button: Go back to the previous display.

Display button: Adjust display brightness.

Sound button: Adjust sound.

FM/AM RadioPlay FM or AM radio stations.

RADIO button: Select a band.

Preset buttons (1–6): Press and hold a preset button to store the current station. Press a preset button to select a previously stored station.

Seek/Skip buttons: Search up and down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.

Selector knob: rotate to tune radio frequency. Press for more options.

iPod®

Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device.

Searching for Music

Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.

1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.2. Select a search option.3. Select the track you want to play.

iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

Seek/Skip buttons: Press to change tracks. Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.

MEDIA button: Play a connected iPod.

Selector knob: rotate to change tracks. Press to enter the music search list.

Play Pause Repeat one track

Shuffle all tracks

Shuffle album

USB Flash DrivePlay and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device.

Searching for Music

Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the flash drive.

1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.2. Select a folder.3. Select the track you want to play.

Selector knob: rotate to change tracks. Press to display the folder list.

MEDIA button: Play a connected USB flash drive.

Seek/Skip buttons: Press to change tracks. Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.

Scan tracks

Scan folders

Repeat one track

Repeat one folder

Random all

Random in folder

Bluetooth AudioPlay streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s audio system. visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider. Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink.

Play Pause

Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of  handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 

Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.

Searching for Music

Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the device.

1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.2. Select a category.3. Select the track you want to play.

Notes:

•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all

phones.

Seek/Skip buttons: Change tracks.

MEDIA button: Play Bluetooth Audio.

Selector knob: Press to enter the music search list.

Display Audio OperationUse simple gestures—including touching, swiping, and scrolling—to operate certain audio functions.Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for distraction. You can select them when the vehicle is stopped.Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.You can use a microfiber cleaning cloth to remove dust or fingerprints from the touchscreen.

VOL

HOME

MENU

BACK

AUDIO

AUDIO: Turn audio on or off.

HOME(shown)

MENU: Display menu items for the selected screen.

BACK: Go back to the previous screen.

button: Change screen brightness.

Settings: Choose Audio for options.

Hondalink: view HondaLink Connect features (see page 63).

Audio: Display current audio information.

Volume

Info: Display the trip computer, clock, and more.

Changing Icon Order

You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.

1. From the HoMe screen, select and hold an icon to enter the customization screen.

2. Select and hold the icon you want to move and slide it to a different position.

3. Select oK when complete.

Swipe left or right for more screens.